Scope: The IT Manager will provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives coupled with the goals and milestones set by the organization. The individual will participate in strategic and operational governance processes for the business. The individual will collaborate with the IT team of the parent company to set global IT Strategy and achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization.

MAJOR TASKS AND DUTIES:

Oversee all technology operations and evaluate them according to established goals

Identify the need for updates and upgrades to existing IT Infrastructure as well as the need for new systems and technology and report to upper management

Lead a team of 1-2 direct reports to provide remote and desk side support to 200 users in 5 locations throughout North America

Collaborate with the parent company IT Manager to define and communicate corporate strategy, policies, and standards for acquiring, implementing, and operating IT systems

Develop, track and control the IT annual operating and capital budget and develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analysis for IT spending and initiatives